Dungeon Warfare vs GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. GemCraft - Chasing Shadows is $9.57 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dungeon Warfare | GemCraft - Chasing Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 59 |
| Quality | 76 | 76 |
| Value | 39 | 64 |
| Popularity | 27 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $0.42 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.8% positive | 95.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 100 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dungeon Warfare | GemCraft - Chasing Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 4, 2015 | April 30, 2015 |
| Developers | Valsar | Game in a Bottle |
| Publishers | Valsar | Armor Games Studios |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8 / 7 | Windows 7/8 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Quad Core 2.0 (or higher) | Intel Core i3 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4096 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Graphic Card with at least 512MB of VRAM | Radeon HD / Geforce GTX grade graphics card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 300 MB available space | 100 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dungeon Warfare or GemCraft - Chasing Shadows?
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows won the comparison against Dungeon Warfare based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Dungeon Warfare worth buying over GemCraft - Chasing Shadows?
Based on the metrics, GemCraft - Chasing Shadows won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. GemCraft - Chasing Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC